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CHAPTER 28: LONELY

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-01 22:08:36

CRYSTAL'S POV

My thoughts swirled.

A moment earlier, I had made up my mind to ignore Xavier and stay away from him. I'd even asked Lyn if she could take me back which she readily agreed to.

However, the next moment, I was in Xavier's car, preparing to return to his home with him and with the intention of becoming his wife the next day.

It was sudden. But I knew even if time returned, I'd still make the same decision over again. Not for love, but for sacrifice and for gratitude.

Madam Frost had done so much for me when she was alive. Xavier was alone now, and though he hated me, I somehow could understand him, too. My heart wouldn't stop aching for him if I had to leave him alone.

He would be too lonely. He was only 20 after all and he had no one else in this world except me.

So, even though I knew I was meant to regret this choice for the rest of my life, I knew it was the price I had to pay for the good things I had taken from Madam Frost when she was alive.

I hope wherever sh
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